The Trump Administration recently appointed Wilmer Stoneman as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Virginia.
“When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America First agenda is a reality in rural areas across the country. I am grateful for the leadership of these new state directors and look forward to their work reorienting the agency to put Farmers First again,” said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
“FSA State Executive Directors serve in a critical role carrying out USDA’s mission at the state level — ensuring that our focus is on meeting the needs of local agricultural producers by putting farmers and ranchers first,” said FSA Administrator Bill Beam. “Rural communities need our support now more than ever. Our newly appointed state leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their position as SED, and they will play an integral role in shaping the future of agriculture in their state.”
Stoneman has more than 30 years of experience in rural business development and agricultural policy. He previously served as vice president of Agriculture, Development and Innovation and executive director of the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainability. He also held key roles at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation as associate director of governmental relations.
Source : usda.gov